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  • Summary: This documentary follows the unlikeliest troupe of tap dancing divas. They are the "Silver Belles," five former showgirls now aged 84-96, performing to standing ovations, as sassy as they ever were. They met during Harlem's 1930's heyday, dancing in the chorus lines at the Apollo Theater, the Cotton Club, Small's Paradise and Connie's Inn, performing with legendary band leaders like Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington. When the big band era ended, they all went into other work -- but in 1985 they put their shoes back on, and have been dancing together again ever since. They may not kick as high, but they are hip-swaying and show-biz savvy. (First Run Features) Expand
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  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    88
    It's a modest but highly enjoyable tribute.
  2. 75
    They're frank, funny, resilient and altogether captivating.
  3. Reviewed by: Phil Hall
    60
    A treasure in celebrating remarkable women with a unparalleled zest for life.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
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  1. AlgernonH.
    10
    Inspiring, funny, thrilling and beautifully made!
  2. SisterDisciple
    6
    A richly uplifting if somewhat rambling portrait of indomitableness in the face of old age and infirmity, Been Rich All My Life will be inspirational to young and old alike. However it turns out to be A so-so documentary about another fascinating, underreported piece of Harlem history. Expand